Health & Safety

Dear patients, Many patients ask and wonder about cleanliness at their dental office, and some express concerns that in today’s world, they worry about the cleanliness and safeness of places they visit, particularly dental and medical offices, and their sterilization and cleanliness procedures. My staff and I want to put your minds at ease and…

We asked ourselves, “What are the craziest things people will do to themselves to avoid seeing a dentist?”, and we came up with these 10 worst at-home dentistry mistakes. Please don’t try this at home — and see your dentist! We always recommend seeing a professional for all your dentistry and health needs, but we’ve…

Dear patients, while reading dental journals, I often come across new developments in the science of dentistry, but I realize people like you don’t often become aware of these important ideas since the media reports so little of it. So, once in a while I like to keep my patients informed of crucial breakthroughs and…

If you wait too long, it’ll cost you more than money; it could cost you your health. They say a stitch in time saves nine, and a penny saved is a penny earned. In difficult economic times, homilies are not much comfort, and avoiding any cost seems necessary when faced with tough choices. While the…

If you’re still going to a dentist who takes film X-Rays, you’re not getting any of the benefits of modern dentistry! The use of digital X-Rays, or radiography, greatly increases a dentist’s ability to evaluate the health of your teeth in record time. Not only can a dentist like Dr. Perlaza, who uses the latest…

Our patients may have noticed the bio-hazard or biomedical waste symbol during visits to the office. It may be scary or intimidating at first, but you’ll see why we’re actually proud of it! It is a badge that represents our commitment to your continued good health, the health of our staff, and the protection of…

You should know by now that to keep your pearly whites pearly, one needs to adhere to regular brushing and flossing. But that’s not all you need to do! Besides eating teeth-healthy foods to promote health, you should limit your intake of some foods, or at least rinse your mouth with water and brush your…

It’s proven that teeth need a good steady source for calcium, which milk has loads of… You might know that a lack of dietary calcium and vitamin D (which help calcium absorption) can cause teeth to soften over time, making them more susceptible to tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. So, if your child won’t…

Holiday Dental Safety and Care The Fourth of July weekend is one of the most popular holidays to get together and celebrate with friends and family. Independence Day is quite the celebration, and always includes fireworks, gatherings, events, parades, freely flowing beverages, and every food you can imagine. As you gear up to partake in…

A California Study Shows That Brushing Your Teeth Wards Off Dementia That’s right! If you brush your teeth, you have as much as a 65% better chance of warding off dementia in your old age, one study shows. A University of California study from a couple of years ago followed over 5,000 elderly patients aged…